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H536 NEL

1991 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,248 mi
Last recorded157,248 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Pontiac Firebird112,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 NEL
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2025 157,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sill, inner section and floor pan corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill, Inner side mainly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sill, inner section mostly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill, Inner side mainly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded through on bulkhead, just above transmission area in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 156,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 155,787 miles

underside covered in under seal

Fail 6 Nov 2021 155,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underside covered in under seal

Pass 9 Jun 2020 155,766 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 155,765 miles

Under body covered in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2018 155,563 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2017 154,960 miles

Central Front slight oil leaks

Fail 30 Aug 2017 154,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front slight oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2016 153,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 151,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion

oil level low

Pass 5 Aug 2014 149,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2014 149,658 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 148,207 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 148,075 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 145,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever travel high

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2012 145,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever travel high

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2011 141,280 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 141,278 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 134,099 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 127,446 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 127,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 124,130 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 119,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 111,924 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 102,842 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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H536 NEL is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1991 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 112,504 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H536 NEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 35 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H536 NEL is a 1991 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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